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pope benedict xvi saying he is stepping down. a move that took even his closest advisers by surprise and sets the stage for a new era in the catholic church and its bun billion catholics around the world. the 85-year-old pontiff says he doesn't have the strength to continue his duties in the church and will step down at the opened the month. his -- some cardinals not understanding what he said. we're seeing the same reaction from catholics all over the world, including here in the united states, the new york archbishop said he was startled. >> every catholic feels close to the pope. we call him our holy father. it's like watching your own dad get old and admit he is not up to all the duties of being the head of a family. >> the vatican stressing there's no specific medical condition that led to the resignation but the pope's advancing age. he has cut up to on his travel and moves down the aisle on a moving platform, sometimes using a cane. when he was elected nearly eight years after, benedict became the oldest pope chosen in 300
pope benedict xvi saying he is stepping down. a move that took even his closest advisers by surprise and sets the stage for a new era in the catholic church and its bun billion catholics around the world. the 85-year-old pontiff says he doesn't have the strength to continue his duties in the church and will step down at the opened the month. his -- some cardinals not understanding what he said. we're seeing the same reaction from catholics all over the world, including here in the united...
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pope benedict xvi says he's too old to do his job. he's 85. spokespersons for the vatican say the pope cited his advance age and felt he could no longer fulfill his responsibilities. german cardinal joseph ratzinger was 78 years old when he became pope in april 2005 following the death of pope john paul ii. he was the oldest person to become pontiff in 275 years. benedict xvi was a conservative pope, he strongly opposed to birth control, but he embraced new forms of communication and joined twitter last year. pope benedict faced a string of challenges during his term from sexual abuse scandals involving the members of the clergy to an investigation into money laundering in vatican city. a court convicted his former butler last year of stealing and leaking classified documents that pointed to corruption in the vatican. the pope pardoned him over christmas. it's rare for a pope to resign. pope benedict is the first to quit in nearly 600 years. senior members of the catholic church will now start planning their conclave, the meeting they hold to
pope benedict xvi says he's too old to do his job. he's 85. spokespersons for the vatican say the pope cited his advance age and felt he could no longer fulfill his responsibilities. german cardinal joseph ratzinger was 78 years old when he became pope in april 2005 following the death of pope john paul ii. he was the oldest person to become pontiff in 275 years. benedict xvi was a conservative pope, he strongly opposed to birth control, but he embraced new forms of communication and joined...
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so, dan, what's benedict's most important legacy? >> i think that benedict's most important legacy was the one that he was working on as cardin cardinal ratzinger, took the vatican to the greatest event in the last hundred years was properly understand. >> paul: the second vatican council. >> the second vatican council, he was creating a roll your own catholocism and ratzinger want today clarify it's rooted in the traditions of the catholic church. >> paul: engage in the modern world in the catholics terms. >> after all, this is the pope on twitter the first time. it wasn't all about that, but it's about the future. he did a lot of outreach to china's catholics and traveled a lot for a pope of his age and started to tackle some of the more difficult scandals of the church such as the child abuse cases. >> paul: what should the church to be looking for when you look at the cardinals and the the next pope, mary? >> i hope they look for a pope that can reinvague rate the church where it's ailing, namely europe and the united states and
so, dan, what's benedict's most important legacy? >> i think that benedict's most important legacy was the one that he was working on as cardin cardinal ratzinger, took the vatican to the greatest event in the last hundred years was properly understand. >> paul: the second vatican council. >> the second vatican council, he was creating a roll your own catholocism and ratzinger want today clarify it's rooted in the traditions of the catholic church. >> paul: engage in the...
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[cheers and applause] nation, as you may know, on thursday pope benedict will be stepping down. and as television's foremost roman catholic i'll have full coverage of this story in pope watch: 2013678 i'll be on the ground live from rome to cover the story up close and papal. this wednesday il papa will give his last public audience and circle st. peter's square in the pope noble salute the enormous crowd. naturally, the jackals in the media are take advantage of pope's exit to strike with new scandal rumors. >> blackmail sex scandal. allegations involving the catholic's church. >> allegations involving sex, prostitution and blackmail. >> a secret network of gay priests. >> alleges that a network that they may have made themselves vulnerable to male prostitutions. >> stephen: that's right. there's even claims of hidden camera footage. [ laughter ] but, folks, i don't believe that vatican footage. there are women in there. [laughter] this information -- [cheers and applause] -- not allowed. they are just not allowed in. this information about sex parties allegedly comes from an i
[cheers and applause] nation, as you may know, on thursday pope benedict will be stepping down. and as television's foremost roman catholic i'll have full coverage of this story in pope watch: 2013678 i'll be on the ground live from rome to cover the story up close and papal. this wednesday il papa will give his last public audience and circle st. peter's square in the pope noble salute the enormous crowd. naturally, the jackals in the media are take advantage of pope's exit to strike with new...
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peter's square to hear pope benedict's last sunday mass. crews preparing for the large crowd. 2,000 security cameras have been installed throughout rome, many focused on the vatican. civil defense volunteers, police officers and paramedics will be stationed in st. peter's square and streets leading to the vatican. pope benedict plans to retire on thursday and most of the church cardinals will gather to choose the next pope. this is the first time in 600 years that a pope has resigned from the position. >>> with less than a week left, lawmakers on capitol hill are expressing pessimism toward the sequester. governors are calling on elected leader to avoid across the board cuts that could hurt the economy. if congress can't find middle grounds, the first things to slash are military and defense budgets. it is not looking good. >>> a day away from the night of the oscars. >> technicians and crews spent the day preparing for the awards show. the red carpet in place in front of the dolby theater, full sized statuettes are standing guard. they wil
peter's square to hear pope benedict's last sunday mass. crews preparing for the large crowd. 2,000 security cameras have been installed throughout rome, many focused on the vatican. civil defense volunteers, police officers and paramedics will be stationed in st. peter's square and streets leading to the vatican. pope benedict plans to retire on thursday and most of the church cardinals will gather to choose the next pope. this is the first time in 600 years that a pope has resigned from the...
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>> i think pope benedict expressed it very well. he said that christianity should not be presented as a series of noes but as a yes, a yes to love, a yes to life, a yes to justice and peace. you know, the principal job of the pope and of the whole church is to figure out how to preach the gospel in a way that is understandable and attractive to people in the 21st century, especially to young people who are just turned off by religion. >> does that imply a kind of, what we think of as evangelical protestantism, very vigorous, loud music, plenty of excitement? can we look for that in south america, at least, from the church? >> we're seeing it in south america. we're seeing it in africa with music and dance. we have to adapt christianity. well, better put, we have to express christianity in different cultures in different ways. remember st. augustine and st. thomas aquinas. what they did in their time was take the best intellectual thought. for augustine, it was neoplatonism. for aquinas, it was aristotle. and express christianity to
>> i think pope benedict expressed it very well. he said that christianity should not be presented as a series of noes but as a yes, a yes to love, a yes to life, a yes to justice and peace. you know, the principal job of the pope and of the whole church is to figure out how to preach the gospel in a way that is understandable and attractive to people in the 21st century, especially to young people who are just turned off by religion. >> does that imply a kind of, what we think of...
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peter's square to share the final blessing us -- of pope benedict. they heard the pope give more reasons for why he is retiring. he told the crowd that god has called him onto the mountain to live a life of more prayer and meditation, but that he would not be abandoning the church. the 85-year-old pontiff said god had asked him to witness life with the same kind of dedication, but to do so in a way that is more appropriate for his age and strength. for the many expressions of gratitude, closeness, and prayer. >> it was played out against the background of new scandal. headlines coming from britain that three priests and a former priest are accusing a cardinal of inappropriate behavior going back some 30 years. those priests and the former priest want card -- the cardinal to resign immediately before he comes to rome to vote for the new pope. a papal spokesperson told me that pope will be informed about this matter, then the vatican will issue a statement tomorrow morning. from vatican city, now back to you. >> there is much more ahead at 6:00, includ
peter's square to share the final blessing us -- of pope benedict. they heard the pope give more reasons for why he is retiring. he told the crowd that god has called him onto the mountain to live a life of more prayer and meditation, but that he would not be abandoning the church. the 85-year-old pontiff said god had asked him to witness life with the same kind of dedication, but to do so in a way that is more appropriate for his age and strength. for the many expressions of gratitude,...
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pope benedict had big shoes to fill in 2005 when cardinals chose him to succeed john paul ii. one of his biggest tasks was responding to the priest sexual abuse scandal. >> indeed, i am deeply sorry. >> reporter: pope benedict issued an apology to victims and said the church made serious mistakes. today the pontiff called his choice reresign "a decision of great importance for the life of the church" and said he will dedicate the rest of his life to prayer. contend, to replace him include the archbishops of vienna and milan, cardinal timothy dolan of new york is a long shot. >> what happens next at the vatican? >> reporter: what happens next is that the vatican will announce a date for the conclave which is when the world's voting cardinals will come to rome to vote for the next pope. in the meantime, the pope says he will continue to work doing what he normally does. >> anna matranga live at the vatican, thank you so much. >>> and the pope's decision is drawing varied reactions from catholics here in san francisco. some are concerned about the timing while others are talking
pope benedict had big shoes to fill in 2005 when cardinals chose him to succeed john paul ii. one of his biggest tasks was responding to the priest sexual abuse scandal. >> indeed, i am deeply sorry. >> reporter: pope benedict issued an apology to victims and said the church made serious mistakes. today the pontiff called his choice reresign "a decision of great importance for the life of the church" and said he will dedicate the rest of his life to prayer. contend, to...
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of silent prayer for pope benedict. from the philippines to nigeria and mexico, news of the pontiff's's resignation spread around the world. though the news caught the faithful by surprise, many catholics expressed sympathy for benedict's condition. >> he needs a rest. he has done a lot. it is a sign of humility on his part to pass on the responsibility of leading all the world's catholics. >> benedict said he no longer had the strength to carry out his ministry. those were historic words. he is the first pope to abdicate in almost six centuries. this german cardinal believes the move could signal a new era for how future popes will deal with the responsibility of the office. >> in contrast to others in the church and in society, benedict is not clinging to power. rather, he understands that it is an authority that was conferred upon him that he must exercise for the greater good of the entire church. that is already considerable speculation about who will succeed the pope. one candidate is the current cardinal secretar
of silent prayer for pope benedict. from the philippines to nigeria and mexico, news of the pontiff's's resignation spread around the world. though the news caught the faithful by surprise, many catholics expressed sympathy for benedict's condition. >> he needs a rest. he has done a lot. it is a sign of humility on his part to pass on the responsibility of leading all the world's catholics. >> benedict said he no longer had the strength to carry out his ministry. those were historic...
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the stunning news from the vatican, pope benedict announces he is resigning. the first to step aside in more than 700 years. as 1 billion catholics are left wondering why, what it means for the church, and who might replace him. >>> the fugitive. the ex cop terrorizing southern california. families of 50 fellow officers are being protected around the clock. a reward now up to $1 million. >>> the big digs, people snowed under and waiting for help. plus a direct hit from a tornado in the south. >>> and a genuine american hero. the incredible story how he saved so many lives, fighting back tears today as he received this nation's highest award for military valor. "nightly news" begins now. >>> from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this is "nbc nightly news" with brian williams. >>> good evening. it came out of nowhere. and it stunned the over 1 billion catholics around the world when the pope announced early this morning, our time, he is stepping down, abdicating. this hasn't happened in seven centuries. pope benedict has served during a troubling time fo
the stunning news from the vatican, pope benedict announces he is resigning. the first to step aside in more than 700 years. as 1 billion catholics are left wondering why, what it means for the church, and who might replace him. >>> the fugitive. the ex cop terrorizing southern california. families of 50 fellow officers are being protected around the clock. a reward now up to $1 million. >>> the big digs, people snowed under and waiting for help. plus a direct hit from a...
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by tomorrow evening, that ring will be one of the last things that pope benedict divests himself us as he leaves the papacy, that ring, and all of the ring before will be destroyed. >> destroyed using a silver papal hammer and there will be no ring until the conclave and the election of a new pope, it was very interesting that here in new york our cardinal dolan said that he and other cardinals will sing a psalm as they file into the sistine chapel. and is that something that's typical, liz, is that traditional, or is that unique to this conclave? >> i think in particular, these psalm of pent nance is part of the lenten a framework. but, also, it's part of the sistine chapel proper. indeed, as you look at the ceiling, the very last images the very last prophet, then you get to that resurrection of joan in the center. it's fitting for the time, it's fitting for the space and it's fitting for this particular occasion as well. >> let me bring ann thompson back in. you were saying earlier that the pope won't do what's traditional at many of these audiences which is to allow a number of fai
by tomorrow evening, that ring will be one of the last things that pope benedict divests himself us as he leaves the papacy, that ring, and all of the ring before will be destroyed. >> destroyed using a silver papal hammer and there will be no ring until the conclave and the election of a new pope, it was very interesting that here in new york our cardinal dolan said that he and other cardinals will sing a psalm as they file into the sistine chapel. and is that something that's typical,...
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benedict's final audience on february 27 th, the day before he steps down. 35,000 people have already requested free tickets says
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the pope benedict xvi had that. >> pelley: cardinal timothy dolan. in 2008, during a visit to the united states, pope benedict xvi did something unprecedented.g in a closed meeting in washington, d.c. he met members of the church who had been sexually abused at the hands of priests. seth doane met with one of those people, the people in that meeting, today. >> i remember looking out these stained glass windows going "god help me, this isn't happening" while he was fondling me grabbing me. >> reporter: you were just 11 at the time? >> yes. >> reporter: bernie mcdade said he was sexually abused by a priest when he was an altar boy at st. james in salem, massachusetts. >> quite frankly i was brought up as a catholic to think that these people were good-- good in nature. and all i'd been surrounded by is deception. >> reporter: investigating sex abuse was among the assignments for then-cardinal ratzinger during his more than 20 years in the vatican office that deals with church discipline. but he was criticized for not moving quickly to defrock priests w
the pope benedict xvi had that. >> pelley: cardinal timothy dolan. in 2008, during a visit to the united states, pope benedict xvi did something unprecedented.g in a closed meeting in washington, d.c. he met members of the church who had been sexually abused at the hands of priests. seth doane met with one of those people, the people in that meeting, today. >> i remember looking out these stained glass windows going "god help me, this isn't happening" while he was fondling...
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pope benedict xvi was viewed as a traditionallests. -- traditionalists. some say don't expect dramatic policy changes from the next pope. we will explain why and a look at the contenders for that position coming up at 6:00 p.m. live in oakland, allie rasmus, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a billion dollars worth of new infrastructure will transform one of the worst communities in the -- commutes in the country. ahead. >> back here, you can see it is clear out there, dry as well. when i come back, how dry it has been and when our next chance for showers are. q well, well, well. growing up, we didn't have u-verse. we couldn't record four shows at the same time. in my day, you were lucky if you could record two shows. and if mom was recording her dumb show and dad was recording his dumb show then, by george, that's all we watched. and we liked it! today's kids got it so good. [ male announcer ] get u-verse tv for just $19 a month for 1 year when you bundle tv and internet. rethink possible. >>> a rock climber is safe after he was rescued from a bluff at bakers bea
pope benedict xvi was viewed as a traditionallests. -- traditionalists. some say don't expect dramatic policy changes from the next pope. we will explain why and a look at the contenders for that position coming up at 6:00 p.m. live in oakland, allie rasmus, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a billion dollars worth of new infrastructure will transform one of the worst communities in the -- commutes in the country. ahead. >> back here, you can see it is clear out there, dry as well. when i...
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we will have continuing coverage on the resignation of pope benedict xvi. you can fine the newest information on abc7news.com. >> concord police want to find vandal would slashed the tires on dozens of cars over the weekend in the valley district between saturday night and sunday morning, all four tires were slashed on the damage cars. anyone with information about the vandalism should call the police. you can remain anonymous. >> copper thieves are contributing to the bay area traffic jams tearing out copper wiring that powers traffic signals. they have stolen copper from 359 meters in the bay area. the cost to replace each is $35,000 and caltran is fighting back and is using aluminum wire rather than copper which is less lucrative. >> the ship pilot for the worst oil spill in to decades is suing the coast guard to get his license back. our media partner reports that the captain has filed a lawsuit against the u.s. department of homeland security claiming his civil rights were violated when he was not allowed to renew his license. the board found him at fa
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the first pope to do so, in about six >>> today is the last wednesday for pope benedict xvi. he is resigning effective the end of the month. the first pope to do so in about 600 years. kpix 5 reporter cate caugiran reports from san francisco. >> reporter: good morning. pope benedict will preside over his final ash wednesday services as pope this afternoon but he made his first public appearance since announcing he is stepping down earlier today. >> today, ash wednesday, we gun our yearly lenten journey for easter. the temptations of jesus at the beginning of his public ministry. >> reporter: benedict was met with a huge crowd and a minute- long-standing ovation. the catholic faithful were gathered in the vatican city audience hall for his regular weekly appearance. the pope thanked the group in several languages and says he is resigning for the good of the church. he originally made this announcement on monday saying he is not strong enough to continue his role as pope. now, the vatican is tasked with the job of finding a successor and leaders have made it clear benedict will
the first pope to do so, in about six >>> today is the last wednesday for pope benedict xvi. he is resigning effective the end of the month. the first pope to do so in about 600 years. kpix 5 reporter cate caugiran reports from san francisco. >> reporter: good morning. pope benedict will preside over his final ash wednesday services as pope this afternoon but he made his first public appearance since announcing he is stepping down earlier today. >> today, ash wednesday, we...
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pope benedict xvi will resign if the end of the month. the process of electing the next pope starts on march 1. the vatican will go through a conclave in the sistine chapel until two-thirds of the cardinals agree on a successor. it is expected the new pope will be in place by easter. ,et's talk more about this joined by came -- joined from cambridge by professor duffy. first of all, is ethnicity going to be a factor, do you think? >> it is anybody's guess. the church is growing fast in africa and china and parts of latin america. it would be natural to look there for a new pope. the fact that we have had a polish pope and that a german pope clears the way for someone of any nationality. so, it is anyone's guess. myself, i would be very surprised indeed if it was an italian or western european pope, but no one knows. >> going back to history and into the history books, professor, there have been non- european popes in the past, admittedly many centuries ago. >> sure, african pope, pope from asia minor, part of europe. certainly the focus i
pope benedict xvi will resign if the end of the month. the process of electing the next pope starts on march 1. the vatican will go through a conclave in the sistine chapel until two-thirds of the cardinals agree on a successor. it is expected the new pope will be in place by easter. ,et's talk more about this joined by came -- joined from cambridge by professor duffy. first of all, is ethnicity going to be a factor, do you think? >> it is anybody's guess. the church is growing fast in...
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pope benedict filled people's hearts. he was a theologian. so now, what i think we need is somehow who allows people to take what they have received and now use it in their lives for the good of others. >> monsignor, thank you for coming over. liz lev, thank you, they will be staying with us and we'll be talking to them later on in this program. >>> the other big story, back in the states, tonight's state of the union address. where the president is expected to focus on the economy. and here's what senior adviser valerie jarrett said this morning. >> he will demonstrate concretely how we have to of invest in manufacturing, making the united states a magnet for job growth, preparing our workforce, and making sure that if you work hard, you can earn a good living. and he will lay out very specifically how we want to accomplish that. >> i want to bring in congressman tom cole, a republican from oklahoma, and also a member of the house appropriations committee. congressman, good morning. we don't have the details yet, of course, but when you hear
pope benedict filled people's hearts. he was a theologian. so now, what i think we need is somehow who allows people to take what they have received and now use it in their lives for the good of others. >> monsignor, thank you for coming over. liz lev, thank you, they will be staying with us and we'll be talking to them later on in this program. >>> the other big story, back in the states, tonight's state of the union address. where the president is expected to focus on the...
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pope benedict xvi and his last ride in the popemobile and the last public speech. never has there been a bigger crowd. the church has had joy and light, he says, and also it has had difficult moments. the crowd arrived from all over the world and three students from santa barbara were there. >> a monumental time, no pope resigned the way he has. it is something we have to see. >> tomorrow, pope benedict will retire to quiet prayer and meditation and it will be captured live by 26 vatican cameras. the spectators are full of devotion but pope benedict leaves behind a catholic church concerned by corruption, cronyism and scandal. a final private meeting watt 007 cardinal whose wrote about gay priests and blackmail in a confidential document. and los angeles cardinal resigned but he is here for accusing crime of pedophile priests. >> he did not say there are too many scandals i have to resign but the weight of the job on someone who is in relatively frail health and very old took its toll. it was time to go. >> pope benedict will live in this convict and will give up h
pope benedict xvi and his last ride in the popemobile and the last public speech. never has there been a bigger crowd. the church has had joy and light, he says, and also it has had difficult moments. the crowd arrived from all over the world and three students from santa barbara were there. >> a monumental time, no pope resigned the way he has. it is something we have to see. >> tomorrow, pope benedict will retire to quiet prayer and meditation and it will be captured live by 26...
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he is an admirer of pope benedict saying there's no need for change. >> i enjoy reading everything he writes and says. i pass a dawn because people are rarely heard from the man in a theological sense. >> continuity or change? the opinion is divided and the wish list for the new pope is long. >> it's like what he wished for the church last year, to strengthen faith and not get tangled up in superficial matters like taxes there and other issues. >> i want the new pope to continue that and continue to use worked started by john paul ii. >> i would like a young girl pope coming under than the current one. i would like more forms to get women involved in the church. >> many here believe things have to change, especially to stop the solution catholics from turning their backs on the church. >> for more and are, john, we just heard about the fact that some german catholics are looking for more reform. how is that scene? >> it's a very german phenomenon actually. there is criticism and even hostility toward the catholic church in other countries and far less demands for theological reforms.
he is an admirer of pope benedict saying there's no need for change. >> i enjoy reading everything he writes and says. i pass a dawn because people are rarely heard from the man in a theological sense. >> continuity or change? the opinion is divided and the wish list for the new pope is long. >> it's like what he wished for the church last year, to strengthen faith and not get tangled up in superficial matters like taxes there and other issues. >> i want the new pope to...
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. >>> pope benedict's sendoff has the faithful on their feet. >>> mayor bloomberg's latest target. plus, the world's largest airline. and 1 million are calling women around the world. "early today" starts right now. >> announcer: this is "early today" for thursday, february 14th, 2013. >>> good morning, i'm mara schiavocampo. 4200 passengers are hoping to set foot on dry land this morning after a disaster at sea. carnival's triumph cruise liner lost power on sunday, causing it to become stranded with little food and even few you are working bathrooms. nbc's jay gray is live in alabama where the ship is set to dock. jay, good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, mara. yeah, passengers have described it as a difficult and disgusting trip, one that should end this afternoon has the ship is pulled into the cruise terminal here. a third tugboat joined the slow tow pulling the crippled cruise liner toward this dock at the port of mobile. >> we've been doing a lost work to try to activate the terminal again. we've been doing a lot of logistic security to make this experience not be
. >>> pope benedict's sendoff has the faithful on their feet. >>> mayor bloomberg's latest target. plus, the world's largest airline. and 1 million are calling women around the world. "early today" starts right now. >> announcer: this is "early today" for thursday, february 14th, 2013. >>> good morning, i'm mara schiavocampo. 4200 passengers are hoping to set foot on dry land this morning after a disaster at sea. carnival's triumph cruise...
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. >> pope an addict meets his cardinals were the last time time before his resignation -- pope benedict meets his cardinals for the last time before his resignation goes into effect. >> new rules to set limits on bankers' annual payday. >> a victory over defending champs, dortmund. history is being made in rome. hope an addict is preparing to retire -- pope benedict is preparing to retire. >> his final act, a speech to his cardinals. he bade farewell and urged unity when electing his replacement. >> a last round of up laws for the departing pope -- of applause for the departing pope. in a few days, a conclave of cardinals will elect a new pontiff. some are worried at the prospect of having both a reigning pope and the retired one. an addict tried to dispel -- benedict ride to dispel any fears of conflict. >> among you cardinals is the future pope. to him i promise my unconditional reverence and obedience. >> this is likely to be the pope's most important message before he sets off for the papal retreat, castel gandolfo, south of rome. the small town is already getting ready to receive i
. >> pope an addict meets his cardinals were the last time time before his resignation -- pope benedict meets his cardinals for the last time before his resignation goes into effect. >> new rules to set limits on bankers' annual payday. >> a victory over defending champs, dortmund. history is being made in rome. hope an addict is preparing to retire -- pope benedict is preparing to retire. >> his final act, a speech to his cardinals. he bade farewell and urged unity when...
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we should mention pope benedict is the first to step down in nearly 600 years. the 85-year-old announced his decision in latin this morning during a meeting of vatican cardinals. he emphasized carrying out the duties of pope the leader of a billion roman catholics requires stamina. something he is running out of. after repeatedly examing my congress before god i came to my strength and age are no longer suited for the ministry. he went on to say that strength of mind and body are necessary. strength with which in the last few months has deteriorated me to the extent i had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. the last pope to resign was gregory in 1415 he did so to end the civil war within the church. pope benedict the 265th both was born in 1927 and forced into hitlers youth at age 17 shh-- at age 17. he became pope in wyoming. this decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of march. coming up we will reflect back on pope benedict and know why he has been controversial at times. >>> time n
we should mention pope benedict is the first to step down in nearly 600 years. the 85-year-old announced his decision in latin this morning during a meeting of vatican cardinals. he emphasized carrying out the duties of pope the leader of a billion roman catholics requires stamina. something he is running out of. after repeatedly examing my congress before god i came to my strength and age are no longer suited for the ministry. he went on to say that strength of mind and body are necessary....
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pope benedict will make his last public appearance on wednesday and retire on thursday, becoming the first pope to do so in the hundreds of years. there are new details surrounding oscar pistorius' bond agreement. he was released on bail on friday he. is accused of murdering his girlfriend on valentine's day, and his older brother also faces murder charges. >> for three days since his release on bail, the stuff of global headlines come oscar pistorius has not set foot outside his uncle's house. his older brother also faces questions of his own out here. staying silent, he is charged himself in a separate case involving a homicide. it stems from a car accident six years ago. he was charged with driving recklessly. the attention on oscar's case has not let up for a moment. friends of grievous steenkamp react to his release. >> personally, i believe he deserves to stay in jail. >> his coat pocket with starting training again as soon as today -- his coach talk about strengthening again as soon as today. this is where pistorius was apparently required to check in twice a week as part of h
pope benedict will make his last public appearance on wednesday and retire on thursday, becoming the first pope to do so in the hundreds of years. there are new details surrounding oscar pistorius' bond agreement. he was released on bail on friday he. is accused of murdering his girlfriend on valentine's day, and his older brother also faces murder charges. >> for three days since his release on bail, the stuff of global headlines come oscar pistorius has not set foot outside his uncle's...
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rome time, benedict xvi will no longer be the pope. his paper acy ends and all eyes on the next pope and the procedure to elect him. give us a sense of how it's going to -- how it will be from 8:01 tomorrow? >> we asked the vatican spokesperson if benedict had any plans after 8:00, his charming response, i suppose he will have dinner. >> reporter: so opaque. >> reporter: precisely. >> reporter: at the top of the next morning, the dean of the college of cardinals will formally notify all the cardinals of the world the seat is vacant. this is a mere formality. the cardinals are here. >> reporter: they get a fax at home? >> reporter: they will be sent a letter home for their ar kifs, but they will also get a fax or e-mail here. and the cardinals will meet for the first time in a general congregation meeting where the first order of business is to set a date for the conclave. right now, the precedent is to do it reasonably early. perhaps the 7th of march. >> reporter: definitely before holy week begins? >> reporter: they want this whole th
rome time, benedict xvi will no longer be the pope. his paper acy ends and all eyes on the next pope and the procedure to elect him. give us a sense of how it's going to -- how it will be from 8:01 tomorrow? >> we asked the vatican spokesperson if benedict had any plans after 8:00, his charming response, i suppose he will have dinner. >> reporter: so opaque. >> reporter: precisely. >> reporter: at the top of the next morning, the dean of the college of cardinals will...
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. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi announced his resignation and threw the church inteun certainty. the 85-year-old pontiff said he's no longer strong enough to fulfill his duties, saying strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which has in the past few months really deteriorated in me. >> it's remarkable to me in this day and age that he would step down. >> reporter: remarkable and shocking, because no pope has stepped down for 6 centuries. the decision is being hailed as historic and a potential game changer, making it okay to resign. now a billion catholics worldwide are left wondering who their next leader will be. >> the biggest question is where they will come from? will it be an italian pope, a latin-american pope? >> reporter: a conclave to elect a new pope will begin in mid-march, in time for easter. pub successors are from milan, canada -- possible successors are from milan, canada, and argentina. >> jeff hagel joins us with more reaction locally. >> reporter: archbishop william laurie said he visited the vatican 7 weeks ago and saw no signs of the pope slowing d
. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi announced his resignation and threw the church inteun certainty. the 85-year-old pontiff said he's no longer strong enough to fulfill his duties, saying strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which has in the past few months really deteriorated in me. >> it's remarkable to me in this day and age that he would step down. >> reporter: remarkable and shocking, because no pope has stepped down for 6 centuries. the decision is being...
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he has a long history with the outgoing pope benedict. >> they have known each other since the early 80's and the cardinal told us he will meet with the pope on thursday morning for a farewell which will be very emotional. when the pope, when he was a cardinal, he chose him to replace him as the prefect of the congregation and when he was pope benedict he elevated him to cardinal in 2006. he retired last year and never thought he would be part of a conclave. pope benedict's resignation surprised him and he is landing to leave for rome tomorrow and said even if you are not catholic he is asking you keep him if your thoughts. >> i will be the first former ambassador -- archbishop of san francisco to have this solemn duty. i rely on the prayers of all the faithful of church and i ask the prayers of my brothers and sisters in other christian communities. jesus has assured us that the prayers we pray to god will receive a response. i ask, as well, the good will and prayers of the whole community for this important moment in the history of the catholic church. >> the conclave is not withou
he has a long history with the outgoing pope benedict. >> they have known each other since the early 80's and the cardinal told us he will meet with the pope on thursday morning for a farewell which will be very emotional. when the pope, when he was a cardinal, he chose him to replace him as the prefect of the congregation and when he was pope benedict he elevated him to cardinal in 2006. he retired last year and never thought he would be part of a conclave. pope benedict's resignation...
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pope benedict announced his retirement today. here, you see him on christmas. most popz served until their deaths. benedict is the first in 600 years to quit. >> parishioners are expressing near universal surprise the pope decided to retirks some wonder whether there is a hidden reason. change is underway. >> there have been no attempts to disguise issues of advancing age. it's known he has arthritis and occasionally using a cane. a moving platform takes him down the aisle. father mccarthy thinks pope benedict's decision to retire was motivated by predecessor autos he served under a pope who was incapacitated forjv the last several years z he probably saw this has liabilities for the church. >> still, parishioners in san jess yeah wonder if they're getting the whole reason. >> probably there is another cause like he came everywhere, met people or something. >> one door closes and another opens. a diverse college of cardinals will vote for the new pope. the greatest growth has been in latin america. >> it would be interesting to have a pope from africa or asia o
pope benedict announced his retirement today. here, you see him on christmas. most popz served until their deaths. benedict is the first in 600 years to quit. >> parishioners are expressing near universal surprise the pope decided to retirks some wonder whether there is a hidden reason. change is underway. >> there have been no attempts to disguise issues of advancing age. it's known he has arthritis and occasionally using a cane. a moving platform takes him down the aisle. father...
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pope benedict xiv announced today he will step down. it's the first time in almost 600 years that a pope has decided on abdicate rather than die in office. >> the pentagon today announced new benefits are on the way for same-sex couples in the military. by august of this year, gale service members and their families will have access to 22 new benefits, including child care, legal assistance and joint duty assignments. there are still dozens of other benefits same-sex couples will not have under the defensive marriage act. >>> a 14-year-old boy faces murder charges as an adult. police say he killed his 7-month-old baby sister over the weekend. the boy was supposed to be babysitting his sister. there will be a hearing in two weeks. >>> mother and daughter broughtally murdered in prince george's county. today jury selection got under way for their accused killer. chris gordon reports, the suspect is also linked to the deaths of another mother and daughter. >> reporter: dolores dewitt and her 20-year-old daughter eboni were found in the tru
pope benedict xiv announced today he will step down. it's the first time in almost 600 years that a pope has decided on abdicate rather than die in office. >> the pentagon today announced new benefits are on the way for same-sex couples in the military. by august of this year, gale service members and their families will have access to 22 new benefits, including child care, legal assistance and joint duty assignments. there are still dozens of other benefits same-sex couples will not have...
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those came just after pope benedict announced his resignation. coincidence? i don't know. >>> then the meteor in russia. it came in a flash and a big bang. as mary snow reports maybe we shouldn't have been all that surprised. >> reporter: it came out of nowhere, bright streak in the sky long enough for people to capture it on camera as it lurched toward earth and exploded. definite boom followed. the sonic boom shattered glass. at least 1,000 people in the bullseye of the falling meteor were injured. it's a bombing, said this man. people didn't know what to make of it. meteorites are reported to have scattered across three regions of russia and there's one report of a chunk smashing a hole in a lake. it's not all that rare to have meteors falling out of the sky, scientists say. what's not common is when they hit largely populated areas. >> small bodies like that hit the earth regularly. every year there's several, mostly over oceans. had it happened over the pacific ocean somewhere, maybe a ship might have seen it. >> reporter: the curator of meteorites at th
those came just after pope benedict announced his resignation. coincidence? i don't know. >>> then the meteor in russia. it came in a flash and a big bang. as mary snow reports maybe we shouldn't have been all that surprised. >> reporter: it came out of nowhere, bright streak in the sky long enough for people to capture it on camera as it lurched toward earth and exploded. definite boom followed. the sonic boom shattered glass. at least 1,000 people in the bullseye of the falling...
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pope benedict xvi makes his retirement official. we go to vatican city for a live report. >> i'm here at a memorial for two fallen santa cruz police officers. we have the latest. >> a few more clouds around the bay area this morning. we'll talk about that coming up. >> a minor injury crash on northbound 17 still blocking one lane. crews are still working to clear it. we'll have more on your morning commute coming up. >> good morning, everyone. it's thursday, february 28. i'm michelle griego. >> hi, everyone. i'm frank mallicoat. it is nearly 5:00 now on this thursday. >>> in just a few hours from now, pope benedict xvi will officially step down as head of the catholic church. we have a live look here at the vatican city right now. cbs news's vinita nair will bring us a live report from the vatican coming up in a few minutes. >>> santa cruz police plan to give us more information this morning about the murders of two officers. kpix 5 reporter anne makovec is in santa cruz this morning where they are mourning those fallen officers. an
pope benedict xvi makes his retirement official. we go to vatican city for a live report. >> i'm here at a memorial for two fallen santa cruz police officers. we have the latest. >> a few more clouds around the bay area this morning. we'll talk about that coming up. >> a minor injury crash on northbound 17 still blocking one lane. crews are still working to clear it. we'll have more on your morning commute coming up. >> good morning, everyone. it's thursday, february 28....
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he is an admirer of pope benedict saying there's no need for change. >> i enjoy reading everything he writes and says. i pass a dawn because people are rarely heard from the man in a theological sense. >> continuity or change? the opinion is divided and the wish list for the new pope is long. >> it's like what he wished for the church last year, to strengthen faith and not get tangled up in superficial matters like taxes there and other issues. >> i want the new pope to continue that and continue to use worked started by john paul ii. >> i would like a young girl pope coming under than the current one. i would like more forms to get women involved in the church. >> many here believe things have to change, especially to stop the solution catholics from turning their backs on the church. >> for more and are, john, we just heard about the fact that some german catholics are looking for more reform. how is that scene? >> it's a very german phenomenon actually. there is criticism and even hostility toward the catholic church in other countries and far less demands for theological reforms.
he is an admirer of pope benedict saying there's no need for change. >> i enjoy reading everything he writes and says. i pass a dawn because people are rarely heard from the man in a theological sense. >> continuity or change? the opinion is divided and the wish list for the new pope is long. >> it's like what he wished for the church last year, to strengthen faith and not get tangled up in superficial matters like taxes there and other issues. >> i want the new pope to...
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stay with abc7 for continuing coverage of the resignation of pope benedict xvi. you can fine the latest information at abc7news.com and we will tweet immediate updates on twitter at abc7 news bay area. >> waking up, again, dry and clear this morning but we want to look at the whole week to see if there is needed rain in the forecast. mike? >> we need some rain. need some snow. do not have it in the forecast. sorry to start off that way this morning but it means an easy week of commuting weather-wise. here is a look at live doppler 7 hd, you can see everything is very quiet, with no radar runs and very dry air. temperatures from the mid-30's inland to the upper 30's to mid-40's around the bay right now. almost as cool as it was yesterday. temperatures will be in the mid-to-upper 50's at the coast and upper 50's to mid-60's away the pay and low-to-mid 60's with total sunshine inland. >> sue? >> a look at the east shore freeway as you move westbound out of richmond through the berkeley area through emeryville and the macarthur maze it is light as you make your way t
stay with abc7 for continuing coverage of the resignation of pope benedict xvi. you can fine the latest information at abc7news.com and we will tweet immediate updates on twitter at abc7 news bay area. >> waking up, again, dry and clear this morning but we want to look at the whole week to see if there is needed rain in the forecast. mike? >> we need some rain. need some snow. do not have it in the forecast. sorry to start off that way this morning but it means an easy week of...
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. >> during the final blessing of pope benedict. the 100,000 people not only got a blessing but they heard the pope give more reason for why he is retiring. he told the crowd got has called him on the mountain. -- god has called him on the mountain to live a life of prayer and meditation. he wants to live this life with the same kind of dedication but to do so in a way more appropriate for his age and strength. >> affection, closeness, and prayer. >> the event played out against the background of a new scandal. the priests what the cardinal to resign immediately. a spokesperson told me the pope will be informed about the matter. the vatican will issue a statement tomorrow morning. >> still ahead, which stars can call themselves oscar winners. plus, love for the game and a big donation. it adds up to a great new experience for baltimore school boards. -- girls. >> other storms waiting in the wings. the car >> he is on tonight in hollywood. the oscars are nominating the best work in film this past year. stephanie has the highlights. >
. >> during the final blessing of pope benedict. the 100,000 people not only got a blessing but they heard the pope give more reason for why he is retiring. he told the crowd got has called him on the mountain. -- god has called him on the mountain to live a life of prayer and meditation. he wants to live this life with the same kind of dedication but to do so in a way more appropriate for his age and strength. >> affection, closeness, and prayer. >> the event played out...
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are strong. ♪ pope benedict led a packed st. peter's basilica in a moving ash wednesday mass. reminding the faithful, they are made from dust and to dust they shall return. a message of humility, answered by an unusual demonstration of affection. a spontaneous, prolonged standing ovation for the retiring pontiff, at his final public mass. a sea of cell phones appecaptur the exit of a man praised today as a symbol and humble worker. >> i have tears in my eyes. it's just so amazing to be here. >> reporter: it turned into a pep rally of sorts for the pontiff. an audience, these tourists from dallas will not forget. >> i think it's a very big part of history. and we're very proud to be a little part of it. >> reporter: when benedict's papacy ends, he will remove his ring, a symbol of authority, and it will be destroyed as happens when a pope dies. on his last day, february 28th, he will meet with the cardinal, many appointed by him, and they will choose his successor at a conclave that will begin on or after march 15th. a secret wit
are strong. ♪ pope benedict led a packed st. peter's basilica in a moving ash wednesday mass. reminding the faithful, they are made from dust and to dust they shall return. a message of humility, answered by an unusual demonstration of affection. a spontaneous, prolonged standing ovation for the retiring pontiff, at his final public mass. a sea of cell phones appecaptur the exit of a man praised today as a symbol and humble worker. >> i have tears in my eyes. it's just so amazing to be...
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and how will history remember the pontificate of benedict. to cross-talk the church in crisis i'm joined by jamila bey in washington she is a journalist and the host of the radio show sex politics and religion our in berkeley we have nancy shepherd hughes she is a professor of medical anthropology at the university of california berkeley and in new york we cross to terence kealey he is a professor of catholic theology and chair of the department of theology at for him university all right cross talk rules in effect folks i mean you can jump in anytime you want man so you got up early as for the program so i'm going to go to you first what do you think the state of the catholic church is with the exit of benedict. well i actually think it's a moment of possible optimism. i have been extremely distressed with the. last papacies and feel that we need now to really rethink the church i don't think the church is irrelevant it has a billion members and so unless those billion members are relevant then you know the church can't be but i think it's a
and how will history remember the pontificate of benedict. to cross-talk the church in crisis i'm joined by jamila bey in washington she is a journalist and the host of the radio show sex politics and religion our in berkeley we have nancy shepherd hughes she is a professor of medical anthropology at the university of california berkeley and in new york we cross to terence kealey he is a professor of catholic theology and chair of the department of theology at for him university all right cross...
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coming up, pope benedict is stepping down, but will he remain >>> pope benedict says he plans to drop out of public view when he steps down at the end of the month. danielle nottingham has more on the pope's return to private life. >> reporter: the vatican acknowledged for the first time that pope benedict hit his head in a hotel room during his trip to mexico last year. church officials say the accident has nothing to do with the pontiff's decision to retire. the pope told parish priests in rome thursday morning he will be hidden from view after he steps down. the holy father says he will live a life of prayer in a former monastery inside the vatican walls. it has been 600 years since the last pope retired. >> a lot of people are wondering is he just going to go behind the vatican walls and never be seen or heard from again. even the pope's brother had suggested that the new pope would be wise to consult the former pope from time to time. >> reporter: even though pope benedict is expected to be out of sight, images of him will be around the vatican for many years to come. tourists wh
coming up, pope benedict is stepping down, but will he remain >>> pope benedict says he plans to drop out of public view when he steps down at the end of the month. danielle nottingham has more on the pope's return to private life. >> reporter: the vatican acknowledged for the first time that pope benedict hit his head in a hotel room during his trip to mexico last year. church officials say the accident has nothing to do with the pontiff's decision to retire. the pope told...
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pope benedict stepping down complete coverage continues this afternoon. a deadly shooting at a courthouse in delaware. the latest on what sparked the violence there. join us today at 4:00, right after dr. phil. >> please stay with us, your 5 day forecast is next. >> reporter: welcome back to eyewitness news at noon. at this time in february when you only see saturday at 39, we will call that a 5 day win. become -- back inside. >> thank you very much. >>> thank you for watching wjz 13. i'm just. >> don scott . >> for marty bass, i'm bernadette woods. have a great day everybody. we'll see you back here at 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00.
pope benedict stepping down complete coverage continues this afternoon. a deadly shooting at a courthouse in delaware. the latest on what sparked the violence there. join us today at 4:00, right after dr. phil. >> please stay with us, your 5 day forecast is next. >> reporter: welcome back to eyewitness news at noon. at this time in february when you only see saturday at 39, we will call that a 5 day win. become -- back inside. >> thank you very much. >>> thank you for...
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also ahead, the speculation as to who will replace outgoing pope benedict. a lot of you may have heard about probiotics but may not realize what they can do for your health. we know what it takes to look good on the outside but with 70% of our immune system located in our gut the core of our health is truly on the inside. that's why i take new trubiotics. it's a daily probiotic that helps in two ways. one helps support digestive health the other immune health. stay true to your health. new trubiotics. from the makers of one-a-day. north korea confirms it has conducted its third nuclear test, the first under leader kim jong un. the explosion yesterday has drawn world wide condemnation. even from china, a staunch ally of north korea. south korea estimates the bomb was about one third as powerful as the one dropped on hiroshima. north korea said the test was an act of self defense against "u-s hostility." the u-n security council met today and said it will begin work on "appropriate measures". despite north korea's claims of progress, analysts say it is years a
also ahead, the speculation as to who will replace outgoing pope benedict. a lot of you may have heard about probiotics but may not realize what they can do for your health. we know what it takes to look good on the outside but with 70% of our immune system located in our gut the core of our health is truly on the inside. that's why i take new trubiotics. it's a daily probiotic that helps in two ways. one helps support digestive health the other immune health. stay true to your health. new...
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learn more about benedict's medical history as the vatican prepares to choose his successor. this is the "cbs morning news." and now hot pink toes. seems tough for a tough dog like duke. but when it has anything to do with gwen, he's putty in her hands. for a love this strong duke's family only feeds him iams. compared to other leading brands it has 50% more animal protein... ...to help keep his body as strong as a love that can endure anything... even every fashion trend. iams. keep love strong. [ nyquil bottle ] you know i relieve coughs sneezing, fevers... [ tylenol bottle ] me too! and nasal congestion. [ tissue box ] he said nasal congestion. yeah...i heard him. [ female announcer ] tylenol® cold multi-symptom nighttime relieves nasal congestion. nyquil® cold and flu doesn't. >>> well, this is one of the toughest jobs in new orleans, getting partiers off the street at the end of mardi gras. at midnight police tried to clear bourbon street but the crowd stepped aside briefly, and then they got back to having fun. >>> well the end of fat tuesday ushers in ash wednesday,
learn more about benedict's medical history as the vatican prepares to choose his successor. this is the "cbs morning news." and now hot pink toes. seems tough for a tough dog like duke. but when it has anything to do with gwen, he's putty in her hands. for a love this strong duke's family only feeds him iams. compared to other leading brands it has 50% more animal protein... ...to help keep his body as strong as a love that can endure anything... even every fashion trend. iams. keep...
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benedict? we take a look when we come back. ♪ ♪ >>> we have a pope. [ bells toll ] >> kimberly: less than eight years ago when pope benedict xvi succeeded pope john paul ii. we woke up this morning to the news he will only lead the church for a few more weeks. he will resign citing his age and lack of strength. this is the first time this has happened in 600 years. historic occasion. a lot of speculation as to who will succeed pope benedict. >> eric: you lied? it was 598 years. >> kimberly: okay. >> eric: i may have a different take on this. i think he is doing the right thing. the pope, rather than this is what happens. the pope dies and we go through the burial, the funeral, the burials. meanwhile, the group that decides who the next pope will be scrambles to hurry up and put another pope in. he is giving everyone ample time to think about it. give two weeks before he retires and they are already picking names. we have potential names. he did the right thing. look at the business. you wou
benedict? we take a look when we come back. ♪ ♪ >>> we have a pope. [ bells toll ] >> kimberly: less than eight years ago when pope benedict xvi succeeded pope john paul ii. we woke up this morning to the news he will only lead the church for a few more weeks. he will resign citing his age and lack of strength. this is the first time this has happened in 600 years. historic occasion. a lot of speculation as to who will succeed pope benedict. >> eric: you lied? it was...
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benedict said his goodbyes by way of a gospel verse. luke 9:28. at this point in my life, the lord is calling me to climb the mountain, saying he'll still serve the church, but in a way better suited to his age and strength. this time next week, the campaign to choose benedict's successor will be well under way. but it's already clear it will be anything but politics as usual. >> this week, the vatican struggled to refute unattributed reports in the italian paper that a church sex and blackmail scandal is about to explode. today more voting cardinals were being pressured to bow out because they've been tainted by the sexual abuse scandal. among them, roger mahoney of los angeles and shaun brady of ireland, both of whom covered up for pedophile priests. today new allegations. four priests in scotland told a british newspaper he made unwanted sexual advances. the cardinal, known for his outspoken views on homosexuality denies the charges. >> when you have a transition, you get tons of rumors and whispers. most of them are not true. >> reporter: toda
benedict said his goodbyes by way of a gospel verse. luke 9:28. at this point in my life, the lord is calling me to climb the mountain, saying he'll still serve the church, but in a way better suited to his age and strength. this time next week, the campaign to choose benedict's successor will be well under way. but it's already clear it will be anything but politics as usual. >> this week, the vatican struggled to refute unattributed reports in the italian paper that a church sex and...
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a change for pope benedict the 16th as he becomes the first pope in centuries to retire. he said it required strength of mind and body that he did not have any longer. the vatican expects a new pope will be named. pope benedict has broken a taboo -- a taboo. there is another major change in this afternoon. u.s. troops of afghanistan -- word is coming out that the president is planning on bringing 34,000 troops home. this is just one of the many things president obama is set to discuss in his state of the union address tonight. to talk about that is politico and deter phil ewing. >> it is the biggest story for the pentagon and industry here in the washington area. he is going to talk mostly about domestic issues. immigration, gun rights, and focus on those types of things as opposed to the more international security. >> what is the challenge for him in trying to get these two parties to coalesce what we continue to criticize congress for being inactive. how would he do that? but he has to appeal to things he knows republicans will do. he probably cannot get a grand bargai
a change for pope benedict the 16th as he becomes the first pope in centuries to retire. he said it required strength of mind and body that he did not have any longer. the vatican expects a new pope will be named. pope benedict has broken a taboo -- a taboo. there is another major change in this afternoon. u.s. troops of afghanistan -- word is coming out that the president is planning on bringing 34,000 troops home. this is just one of the many things president obama is set to discuss in his...
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pope benedict is stepping down for health reasons. san francisco and san jose are being looked at by the olympic committee as possibly host cities for games with letters sent to the mayors of 35 cities. san francisco, san jose, and sacramento are among the cities. san francisco mayor and san jose leader say this would be an expensive effort and they have other priorities. former san francisco mayor tried to get the olympics for 2012 game but that effort fizzled. >> oscar nominee almost did not make it into the country. the palestinian filmmaker and his family were detained at lax by authorities who doubted the legitimacy of the story. the film "five broken cameras" is nominated for best documentary and say he was held an hour for questioning. academy lawyers finally intervened and he was eventually released. >> oscar producers revealing more details about sunday, with the post teaming up with actress for a special closing musical performance. it will happen right after the best picture award and producers say it will be a huge moment.
pope benedict is stepping down for health reasons. san francisco and san jose are being looked at by the olympic committee as possibly host cities for games with letters sent to the mayors of 35 cities. san francisco, san jose, and sacramento are among the cities. san francisco mayor and san jose leader say this would be an expensive effort and they have other priorities. former san francisco mayor tried to get the olympics for 2012 game but that effort fizzled. >> oscar nominee almost...
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. >> pope benedict xvi announcing he will resign on february 28th, becoming the first pontiff to step down in nearly 600 years. the 85-year-old pontiff saying that he no longer has the strength to carry out his papal duties. the sudden announcement setting the stage for the vatican to hold a conclave to elect a new pope by mid-march. during his papacy, benedict was a key figure in the church's efforts to address widespread instances of sexual abuse of children by priests. pope benedict also embracing technology to reach more followers, joining twitter back in december. [ rhythmic drumming ] revelers around the world ushering in the chinese lunar new year, with bell-ringing, dragon-dancing, drum performances, and fireworks to celebrate renewal and ward off evil spirits. the celebration lasting 15 days, making it the longest and most significant holiday in china. the new year also marking a shift in the chinese zodiac, making it the year of the snake. the chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle and is represented by 12 different animals. music's finest celebrating the best of their i
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now the question is, who will replace pope benedict xvi. a report from the vatican. >> pope benedict xvi stunned the vatican saying he no longer has the strength to do the job. the 85-year-old says he will step down at the end of the month becoming the first pope to resign in 600 years. church leaders express their sadness. >> it's like watching your own dad get old and admit that he's not up to all the duties that being the head of the family involves. >> the news quickly spread through saint peters square. >> i hope the next pope can be better than this one. >> pope benedict became head of the catholic church in 2005 succeeding pope john paul, ii. he talked the priest scandal. some say he didn't go far enough. >> he wasn't ever as popular as the other popes. there are a lot of question marks over the way he dealt with the sex scandal. >> this is a historic moment for the church. they will gather to replace a living hope. there are several contenders but no clear front runner. >> who among the people has the qualifications characteristics
now the question is, who will replace pope benedict xvi. a report from the vatican. >> pope benedict xvi stunned the vatican saying he no longer has the strength to do the job. the 85-year-old says he will step down at the end of the month becoming the first pope to resign in 600 years. church leaders express their sadness. >> it's like watching your own dad get old and admit that he's not up to all the duties that being the head of the family involves. >> the news quickly...
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pope benedict is the first to quit in nearly 600 years. senior members of the catholic church will now start planning their conclave, the meeting they hold to choose a successor. leaders around the world are reacting to the resignation. she had the highest respect for the pope's decision. >> translator: pope benedict xvi is and will continue to be one of the most important religious thinkers of the age. >> u.s. president barack obama extended thanks and prayers to the pope. obama said he appreciated their work together over the last four years and hoped a successor will be chosen smoothly. the president said he has warm memories of meeting the pontiff in 2009. it drew attention because of the men's differing views on abortion rights. obama told the pope he would do everything he could to reduce the number of a borgsz in the united states. shin pom praised the pope on issues such as poverty, hunger, human rights and the peace. pom said he hoped the wisdom demonstrated by the pope will be a legacy on which to build further dialogue and toler
pope benedict is the first to quit in nearly 600 years. senior members of the catholic church will now start planning their conclave, the meeting they hold to choose a successor. leaders around the world are reacting to the resignation. she had the highest respect for the pope's decision. >> translator: pope benedict xvi is and will continue to be one of the most important religious thinkers of the age. >> u.s. president barack obama extended thanks and prayers to the pope. obama...
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neither john paul ii nor benedict were managers by nature. >> reporter: benedict's failures made public in documents leaked by his butler last year, laying out the betrayals and infighting in the vatican bureaucracy known as the cure ya, on securing the pope's message and hurting his efforts to revitalize the church. how much of that can be blamed on the kur rhea? >> i think most of it, frankly. >> reporter: george weigle, nbc's vatican analyst, says that leaves the next pope with a crucial task. >> he has to find someone who can clean house and who can make the cure ya an instrument of what we call the new eadvantage lizization now, an impediment to t. >> reporter: still up in the air, the date when the cardinals will actually start getting down to work to choose a new successor. currently, the conclave is scheduled to start some time between march 15th and march 20th, but the vatican says that date could be moved up. lester? >> anne thompson in rome tonight. thank you. >>> here in this country, port of the northeast are dealing with blizzard conditions for the second time in as many w
neither john paul ii nor benedict were managers by nature. >> reporter: benedict's failures made public in documents leaked by his butler last year, laying out the betrayals and infighting in the vatican bureaucracy known as the cure ya, on securing the pope's message and hurting his efforts to revitalize the church. how much of that can be blamed on the kur rhea? >> i think most of it, frankly. >> reporter: george weigle, nbc's vatican analyst, says that leaves the next pope...
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. >> pope benedict celebrates his last public mass as pontiff inside st. peter's basilica in rome. >> and the movie "night train to lisbon" has its world premiere at the berlin film festival. president barack obama says the american economy has made important progress, but there is still a long way to go. he delivered the annual state of the union address in washington last night and urged americans to help jump-start the country's sluggish -- sluggish economy. >> pushing hard for a special economy would significant job growth. that looks like the message obama plans to hammer home time and time again during his time in office. >> presidents also touched on foreign policy, praising u.s. soldiers stationed in afghanistan and promising them a speedy return home. >> the president of the united states. [applause] >> it is a washington ritual, long applause, handshakes, and hugs on both sides of the aisle. in his speech, obama focused clearly on domestic issues, among them, raising the minimum wage, reforming immigration, and modernizing the education system. h
. >> pope benedict celebrates his last public mass as pontiff inside st. peter's basilica in rome. >> and the movie "night train to lisbon" has its world premiere at the berlin film festival. president barack obama says the american economy has made important progress, but there is still a long way to go. he delivered the annual state of the union address in washington last night and urged americans to help jump-start the country's sluggish -- sluggish economy. >>...
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i'm joined by monsignor anthony firerero, the personal assistant to pope benedict xiv. good to -- he always wants to give fully of himself, and certainly spoke with great courage and wisdom, but certainly he did look frail to myself and to the other priests who were with my. for the reasons he gives, as looking at that health, he doesn't feel he is able to carry the church forward at this time, so it's a very brave and courageous decision i think he's made. >> there was an indication from the spokesperson at the vatican, that he only learned of this shortly before the announcement was made to the assembled cardinals, though people closest to the pope had known for several weeks and obviously they have begun to do some planning. what happens next? >> well, i think it really was a secret that the holy father has kept. i don't think he wanted to throw the church or anyone into confusion and turmoil. certainly it's an agonizing decision. the hole father will resign officially on february 28th at 8:00 p.m. rome time, and at that point a conclave will be called for the electi
i'm joined by monsignor anthony firerero, the personal assistant to pope benedict xiv. good to -- he always wants to give fully of himself, and certainly spoke with great courage and wisdom, but certainly he did look frail to myself and to the other priests who were with my. for the reasons he gives, as looking at that health, he doesn't feel he is able to carry the church forward at this time, so it's a very brave and courageous decision i think he's made. >> there was an indication from...
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things are considered i'm peter lavelle a church in crisis or only transition the retirement of pope benedict sees catholics all over the world discussing the state of the church and its future direction is the catholic church a spent force can recover from over decades of scandal and internal divisions and how will history remember the pontificate of benedict. to cross-talk the church in crisis i'm joined by jamila bey in washington she is a journalist and the host of the radio show sex politics and religion our in berkeley we have nancy shepherd hughes she is a professor of medical anthropology at the university of california berkeley and in new york we cross to terence kealey he is a professor of catholic theology and chair of the department of theology at for him university all right crosstalk rules in effect both of you can jump in anytime you want man so you got up early as for the program so i'm going to go to you first what do you think the state of the catholic church is with the exit of benedict. well i actually think it's a moment of possible optimism. i have been extremely distres
things are considered i'm peter lavelle a church in crisis or only transition the retirement of pope benedict sees catholics all over the world discussing the state of the church and its future direction is the catholic church a spent force can recover from over decades of scandal and internal divisions and how will history remember the pontificate of benedict. to cross-talk the church in crisis i'm joined by jamila bey in washington she is a journalist and the host of the radio show sex...
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pope benedict is a shy leader. but he's unpredictable, unprecedented. and it might just guarantee his legacy. at 85, he is silver-haired and cerebral and says he simply can't keep up. pope benedict xvi tells his cardinals in latin, quote, i had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. in the last year, benedict grew increasingly frail. >> he certainly slowed down a bit. you could tell he had trouble negotiating steps. he started using the cane several months ago. >> reporter: but the german pope never slowed down, putting the church on an orthodox path. he opposed homosexuality and female priests. he tried to heal wounds, apologizing to victims of sexual abuse. >> they have to come to terms with the priest scandal. they have to be more candid and honest about it. >> reporter: benedict filled stadiums. but he was always a bookworm, more comfortable writing. many are calling for a more dynamic pope. and thanks to the first papal retirement in six centuries, cardinals might be willing to choose a young ur successor. >>
pope benedict is a shy leader. but he's unpredictable, unprecedented. and it might just guarantee his legacy. at 85, he is silver-haired and cerebral and says he simply can't keep up. pope benedict xvi tells his cardinals in latin, quote, i had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. in the last year, benedict grew increasingly frail. >> he certainly slowed down a bit. you could tell he had trouble negotiating steps. he started using the cane several...
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pope benedict held his final sunday blessing this morning. he will only have one scheduled appearance before he retires on thursday. this all comes as the italian media now reporting a whirlwind of controversy surrounding his historic resignation. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi praying with cardinals. outside that spiritual haven a storm is brewing. the vatican is lashing out at the italian media for a string of what they call quote defamatory false reports. >> it is deplorable as we draw closer to the time of the beginning of the conclave and the cardinal electors will be held in conscious and before god to freely indicate their choice that there be a wide spread distribution of often unverifiable or completely false news stories. >> reporter: italian newspapers have suggested a secret dossier prepared by the pope and three cardinals. the report lists a series of scandals involving sex, money, and power. and suggesting a shadowy gay lobby. the content of the dossier is what caused pope benedict to resign. >> this is not about suing and legal
pope benedict held his final sunday blessing this morning. he will only have one scheduled appearance before he retires on thursday. this all comes as the italian media now reporting a whirlwind of controversy surrounding his historic resignation. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi praying with cardinals. outside that spiritual haven a storm is brewing. the vatican is lashing out at the italian media for a string of what they call quote defamatory false reports. >> it is deplorable as...
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pope benedict officially steps down february 28. then the college of cardinals will meet in a papal conclave held in the sistine chapel to elect a new pope. by vatican law, all cardinals under 80 at the time of voting are allowed to cast a ballot. 118 now meet that standard. >> without doubt, this is an historic moment. right now 1.2 billion catholics the world over are holding their breath. >> suarez: benedict himself will have no official role in choosing his own successor, but 67, more than half the voting-he will vibl cardinals, were appointed by him including the archbishop of washington cardinal donald whirl. >> we will be looking for someone who is a very articulate voice in that continuity. but i think we also will be looking for someone who will carry on the spiritual traditions that pope benedict has so focused on. >> suarez: more than half the current cardinals come from europe but more than half the world's catholics now live in africa and latin america. already there's speculation the next pontiff may be the first non-e
pope benedict officially steps down february 28. then the college of cardinals will meet in a papal conclave held in the sistine chapel to elect a new pope. by vatican law, all cardinals under 80 at the time of voting are allowed to cast a ballot. 118 now meet that standard. >> without doubt, this is an historic moment. right now 1.2 billion catholics the world over are holding their breath. >> suarez: benedict himself will have no official role in choosing his own successor, but...
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benedict is due to step down on separate 28th. -- february 28. >> frankly, the italian people have been rather interested -- uninterested in the upcoming election. talk of homosexual priests and corruption is dominating the news. all of the reports are unsourced and unattributed. the dossier that was produced by these cardinals, commissioned by the pope, apparently is in a locked safe within the vatican and will he be handled over to pope benedict's successor when he is elected. there are all kinds of different allegations swirling around of corruption, money laundering, of homosexual clergy, homosexual clergy being blackmailed by people outside of the vatican. it is all real tabloid fodder and creating a feverish atmosphere here in the vatican leading up to the pope stepping down to just a couple of days. what the newspapers are trying to say is that the dossier should be published, at least for the cardinals were choosing the next pub -- choosing the next pope. surely the cardinals should know before they make their choice as to who the next pope should be. >> the spanish king's son-i
benedict is due to step down on separate 28th. -- february 28. >> frankly, the italian people have been rather interested -- uninterested in the upcoming election. talk of homosexual priests and corruption is dominating the news. all of the reports are unsourced and unattributed. the dossier that was produced by these cardinals, commissioned by the pope, apparently is in a locked safe within the vatican and will he be handled over to pope benedict's successor when he is elected. there are...
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pope benedict gave an emotional farewell to 150,000 people in st. peter's square yesterday. >> it did mean a lot and to see the affectiontion of the people, the appreciation of the crowd and it was -- it was touching. >> reporter: later today the pope will take a 10-minute helicopter ride to his summer retreat on the outskirts of rome. >> he will spend about a couple of months there until there's a new pope of course and until things are ready here. then when he comes back here, he will basically be spending it in a life of prior in a convent on the vatican grounds. >> reporter: most of the 115 cardinals who will elect pope benedict's successor are already here in rome and speculation is spreading
pope benedict gave an emotional farewell to 150,000 people in st. peter's square yesterday. >> it did mean a lot and to see the affectiontion of the people, the appreciation of the crowd and it was -- it was touching. >> reporter: later today the pope will take a 10-minute helicopter ride to his summer retreat on the outskirts of rome. >> he will spend about a couple of months there until there's a new pope of course and until things are ready here. then when he comes back...
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the vatican announces that pope benedict the sixteenth will step down as leader of the catholic church at the end of the month. french unmodern forces reclaim the city of galle we bring you a firsthand account from the city after a surprise attack by militants almost spoils french claims of a victorious campaign. an eighteen coal miners die in a methane explosion some eight hundred meters underground only republic. news as it happens twenty four hours a day you're watching r.t. . the vatican has announced that pope benedict the sixteenth will step down on february twenty eighth citing his old age eighty five year old will become the first head of the catholic church to resign from the post in nearly six centuries let's get more on this now from lottie's tom barton live in the studio for us here told me was only part appointed in two thousand and five when that's going on why is resignation now well kerry yeah a real shock i think the small army of journalists and pope watchers that were in rome even even they have been taken aback by this sudden announcement today it should be noted th
the vatican announces that pope benedict the sixteenth will step down as leader of the catholic church at the end of the month. french unmodern forces reclaim the city of galle we bring you a firsthand account from the city after a surprise attack by militants almost spoils french claims of a victorious campaign. an eighteen coal miners die in a methane explosion some eight hundred meters underground only republic. news as it happens twenty four hours a day you're watching r.t. . the vatican...
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pope benedict will not take part in the conclave. usually a conclave happens after a pope dies. 1415 was the last time a pope quit in office. who is the next pope? he could come from developing areas of the world. it guarantees a lot of drama and a lot of black or white smoke coming from the roof is sistine chapel. march report concerns about the pope's health surfaced this past christmas eve. have it can watchers say he looked frail as he delivered the midnight mass. here he is riding in a motorized cart. the mass is moved up two hours to give the pope time to rest for the christmas day speech. he took the opportunity to urge peace in the middle east during the holidays and was looking rather frail at christmas before this big decision. dill * it was remarkable to watch him at the midnight mass the amount of help he needed to move anywhere inside of st. peter's. cart mall timothy dolan, the archbishop of new york made this statement. >> i was very startled and i don't know what to say. i'm waiting for information, for instructions a
pope benedict will not take part in the conclave. usually a conclave happens after a pope dies. 1415 was the last time a pope quit in office. who is the next pope? he could come from developing areas of the world. it guarantees a lot of drama and a lot of black or white smoke coming from the roof is sistine chapel. march report concerns about the pope's health surfaced this past christmas eve. have it can watchers say he looked frail as he delivered the midnight mass. here he is riding in a...
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catholic countdown the final hours of pope benedict's proper see are ticking away as the church looks to restore its image marred by sexual abuse and corruption. and kept in the dark israeli and palestinian journalists find it increasingly difficult to do their job because of a media blackout imposed by both sides. live from our studios in central moscow you're watching archie with me and he said now it's four pm here in the russian capital. well syria is expected to be a key focus for talks in moscow between president putin and french leader francoise longed the near two year conflict and iran remain their biggest foreign policy divisions are two shawn thomas is following along maiden visit to the russian capital. it's certainly going to be an interesting day. alond has come to moscow for the first time to discuss trade relations and also to improve relations between the two countries as there are some tensions between the two but the main points of interest for russia are what's happening in iran in syria and in mali let's break that down for you first of all about the syria issue b
catholic countdown the final hours of pope benedict's proper see are ticking away as the church looks to restore its image marred by sexual abuse and corruption. and kept in the dark israeli and palestinian journalists find it increasingly difficult to do their job because of a media blackout imposed by both sides. live from our studios in central moscow you're watching archie with me and he said now it's four pm here in the russian capital. well syria is expected to be a key focus for talks in...
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after he resigns, the vatican says benedict will live in a monastery in vatican city. the process to elect his successor is already underway. we have this report from vatican city. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi is about to make history. the 85-year-old leader of the catholic church is resigning at the end of the month. he's the first pope to do so in 600 years. the pope's announcement came as a surprise to all but his closest confidantes. he said because of his age and deteriorating health, "i have had to recognize my incapacity to fulfill the ministry entrusted to me." church leaders were shocked and saddened. >> like watching your own dad get old. and admit that he's not up to all the duties of being the head of a family involves. >> reporter: benedict xvi will remain pope until 8:00 p.m. on february 28. shortly after that, the college of knds will gather in the sistine chapel to elect the new pope. benedict's successor will face many of the same controversies he faced including the sexual abuse of church members by priests. benedict apologized to victims in 2010. >
after he resigns, the vatican says benedict will live in a monastery in vatican city. the process to elect his successor is already underway. we have this report from vatican city. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi is about to make history. the 85-year-old leader of the catholic church is resigning at the end of the month. he's the first pope to do so in 600 years. the pope's announcement came as a surprise to all but his closest confidantes. he said because of his age and deteriorating...
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stay with abc7 news for continuing coverage of the farewell to pope benedict. we will have a special report live from vatican city at 7:45 this morning. >> the public opening of the new bay bridge span goes on as planned labor day weekend but officials have not decided if people should pay to walk on the bridge. the bay area toll authority has approved a $5.5 million in toll funds to cover security, first aid and crowd control. participation is limited to 120,000 people whether sign up in advance with officials considering a $5 charge to offset the costs. a decision on that will be made next month. >> finally, a perk that will not break the bank, united is offering passengers a federals-class perk called "premiere access" you can breeze through the security for $9 but only a limited number of that is sole at a time is regular elite passengers are not held up. united is launching a new luggage service called "bags v.i.p." so for a fee they will take your bags to the door. >> so you pay the first-class ticket fee and then the $9. >> if you have a regular economy
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though pope benedict is the first in years to resign. >> he's a scholar and is relying on prayer and study. it'll just be a little unusual. >> reporter: joe rosato jr., nbc bay area news. >>> coming up at 6:30 a live report with reaction from other bay area catholics as well as the potential candidate to become the next pope. >>> the school district is investigating allegations of an inappropriate student/teacher relationship according to "the contra costa times." investigators were made aware on friday. the teacher has been placed on administrative leave. the information to the alameda county sheriff's office. well, they are walking into your neighborhood just hours after the burglars walk away with your stuff. home security companies. and the south bay's biggest one is knocking on your door. is that for business or preying on victims? damian trujillo was there when one alarm company arrived just today, damian. >> reporter: yeah. you know what. there's no denying it, jessica. i, too, looked online and found out this block on 17th street was hit by burglars just yesterday. well, it s
though pope benedict is the first in years to resign. >> he's a scholar and is relying on prayer and study. it'll just be a little unusual. >> reporter: joe rosato jr., nbc bay area news. >>> coming up at 6:30 a live report with reaction from other bay area catholics as well as the potential candidate to become the next pope. >>> the school district is investigating allegations of an inappropriate student/teacher relationship according to "the contra costa...
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we show you where pope benedict will live after he resigns. and will one of these men make history as the new pope? union address tonight. but we begin with the breaking news at this hour, out of california. police closing in on the former cop accused of the murder rampage. christopher dorner exchanging fire with s.w.a.t. teams. officers wounded, images streaming in of police officers, guns drawn, searching cars. and abc's cecilia vega is there to tell us what is happening right now. cecilia? >> reporter: diane, good evening. the situation is still ongoing. this is what we know. christopher dorner is holed up on a house on that mountain. two officers have been shot and wounded. los angeles police just went on live television to broadcast a plea to him. telling him, enough is enough, it's time to turn yourself in. >> if he's watching this, a message for himself is, enough is enough. it's time to turn yourself in, it's time to stop the bloodshed. it's time to let this event and let this incident be over. >> reporter: in the remote mountains abov
we show you where pope benedict will live after he resigns. and will one of these men make history as the new pope? union address tonight. but we begin with the breaking news at this hour, out of california. police closing in on the former cop accused of the murder rampage. christopher dorner exchanging fire with s.w.a.t. teams. officers wounded, images streaming in of police officers, guns drawn, searching cars. and abc's cecilia vega is there to tell us what is happening right now. cecilia?...
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it was a triumphant farewell for pope benedict xvi as the crowds cheered. many carried banners thanking the pope. the appointment he has kept each week to teach the worlds of the catholic faith. he will step down tomorrow as the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. stay with abc7 and abc news for continuing coverage of farewell to pope benedict. we will go live to rome at 6:00 a.m. and update you on any developments during the news daft and on twitter at abc7 news bay area. >> it could get testy at the apple shareholders annual meeting this morning in cupertino. share prices have fallen sharply from more than $700 a share the 16 commanded last fall. c.e.o. may have to address legal battle that is brewing to distribute more of the $137 billion it holds in cash. a major hedge fund operators wants them to pay more dividends out. >> now the wednesday forecast. mike? how is the pollen looking? >> a lot of coughing and sneezing going on. time to find whatever it is you use to keep the allergies to a minimum because the tree pollen will be here for a while. t
it was a triumphant farewell for pope benedict xvi as the crowds cheered. many carried banners thanking the pope. the appointment he has kept each week to teach the worlds of the catholic faith. he will step down tomorrow as the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign. stay with abc7 and abc news for continuing coverage of farewell to pope benedict. we will go live to rome at 6:00 a.m. and update you on any developments during the news daft and on twitter at abc7 news bay area. >> it...
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benedict was wonderful at initiating reforms. over the last ten years we have seen a great many advances, especially in the church in the united states, but certainly reforms need to continue. the real story is the excitement you see month young people for the church. at the end of the day it's about goodness and truth and beauty, and the church has 0 the courage to stand for those things in the face of an often isolating and confusing world. >> shepard: can the church in rome handle a black orlet continue pope? >> absolutely. thick we're definitely ready for it. it's almost jarring to hear put in those terms because the church is growing by leaps and bounds in the global south. we're calling not somebody from a particular place or race. we're talling for someone who is an apostle for jesus christ, who lives our faith. that's what people are looking for,. >> shepard: great see you. the guy in charge of safety at bp says the systems that allowed an explosion that killed 121 -- 11 people were not an absolute failure. so how did the
benedict was wonderful at initiating reforms. over the last ten years we have seen a great many advances, especially in the church in the united states, but certainly reforms need to continue. the real story is the excitement you see month young people for the church. at the end of the day it's about goodness and truth and beauty, and the church has 0 the courage to stand for those things in the face of an often isolating and confusing world. >> shepard: can the church in rome handle a...
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peter's square for pope benedict xvi's final sunday blessing. the vatican is slamming some media reports about why the pope chose to resign now. anne thompson outside vatican city with the latest. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, erica. a mixture of joy and intrigue here in vatican city. catholics and the curious jammed st. peter's square to hear pope benedict's final sunday blessing. the 100,000 people who attended on got not only a blessing but heard the pope shed light on why he resigned. he said that god called him to the mountain to live a life of more prayer and meditation. he wasn't going to abandon the church. the pontiff said god asked him to live this life with the same kind of dedication, but to do so in a way that was more appropriate to his age and strength. now, this very joyous event took place against a background of scandal. there are new headlines in britain this morning, three priests and a former priest, accused the scottish cardinal keith o'brien of inappropriate behavior going back some 30 years. they want cardinal
peter's square for pope benedict xvi's final sunday blessing. the vatican is slamming some media reports about why the pope chose to resign now. anne thompson outside vatican city with the latest. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, erica. a mixture of joy and intrigue here in vatican city. catholics and the curious jammed st. peter's square to hear pope benedict's final sunday blessing. the 100,000 people who attended on got not only a blessing but heard the pope shed light on why...
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vatican announces that pope benedict the sixteenth will step down as the leader of the catholic church at the end of the month. in modern forces reclaim the city of galle we bring you a firsthand account from the city after a surprise attack by militants almost spoils french claims of a victorious campaign. and eighteen coal miners die in a methane explosion some eight hundred meters underground in russia's only republic . news as it happens twenty four hours a day you're watching our t.v. . the vatican has announced that pope benedict the sixteenth will step down on february twenty eighth citing his old age eighty five year old will become the first head of the catholic church to resign from the post in nearly six centuries let's get more on this now from artie's tom barton live in the studio for us here told me was only part appointed in two thousand and five when that's going on why his resignation now well carry a real shock i think a small army of journalists and pope watchers that were in rome even though the even they have been taken aback by this sudden announcement today it sh
vatican announces that pope benedict the sixteenth will step down as the leader of the catholic church at the end of the month. in modern forces reclaim the city of galle we bring you a firsthand account from the city after a surprise attack by militants almost spoils french claims of a victorious campaign. and eighteen coal miners die in a methane explosion some eight hundred meters underground in russia's only republic . news as it happens twenty four hours a day you're watching our t.v. ....
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pope benedict xvi will resign at the end of the month. the 85-year-old announced the decision during a meeting of cardinals for health reasons. the resignation is the first for a living pope in 600 years. >> a $1 million reward is motivating phone tips to los angeles police as the dorner trail is cold. the last sign was a torched truck found in big bear but students head back to school. >> they are cleaning up in mississippi and alabama after 15 tornadoes yesterday. the biggest injured 63 people and damaged 300 homes in hattiesburg. >> www.godaddy.com is moving into their first silicon valley office to attract more high-tech talent with 40 locally fielded positions with dames on abc7news.com under "see it on tv." >> the grammys were handed out if los angeles last night with the big award going to "fun" for song of the year and mumford&sons taking album of the year. black keys and the producer took home the most awards with four. the exciting award show, the biggest of the season, the oscars, that is on february 24, at abc7, the only place
pope benedict xvi will resign at the end of the month. the 85-year-old announced the decision during a meeting of cardinals for health reasons. the resignation is the first for a living pope in 600 years. >> a $1 million reward is motivating phone tips to los angeles police as the dorner trail is cold. the last sign was a torched truck found in big bear but students head back to school. >> they are cleaning up in mississippi and alabama after 15 tornadoes yesterday. the biggest...
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and pope benedict had been considering stepping down for months. so this was not a surprise clearly to some of his family but this is not something that happens often. the first pope to resign in 600 years. we will continue to follow this and see what progresses. as february 28 will be when he steps down. that's the latest here. back to you. how rare is today he's development? >> well, for some insight we turn to a professor at catholic university he was dean and happens to be teaching in rome this semester. he joins us by phone. are you there, sir? >> yes, i am and good morning. >> first of all, your reaction at this surprise announcement that came down just about three hours ago now. >> like everyone else, a complete shock. i had been to the holy father's mass about two weeks ago. he looked frail but his voice was strong. no indication he was -- but on the other hand, when it was announced, people put things together and said it's typical for him to want to do what's right for the church. >> you are there, sir. can you tell us reaction? not sure
and pope benedict had been considering stepping down for months. so this was not a surprise clearly to some of his family but this is not something that happens often. the first pope to resign in 600 years. we will continue to follow this and see what progresses. as february 28 will be when he steps down. that's the latest here. back to you. how rare is today he's development? >> well, for some insight we turn to a professor at catholic university he was dean and happens to be teaching in...
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i really believe pope benedict managed the church well. he's saying i want someone there who is going to take this forward with that kind of ability. that's why he was so courageous and so brave to step down. he's saying these are the problems that face us. e he said in that statement, chris, rapid changes, new issues, and so let's find a person who can deal with those. >> it's great of both of you to come over. it's going to be busy around here. >>> this morning sources tell nbc ne that the body found in the burned out cabin in southern california appears to be that of fugitive christopher dorner. dorner barricaded himself inside that cabin yesterday after a shootout that left one deputy dead and another wounded. a man whose car was stolen by the fugitive told "the today show" about that face to face meeting. >> he came up do me with his gun pointed at me. i stopped my truck, put it in park and he said i don't want to hurt you. just get out and start walking down the road, which is what i did. >> joining me from big bear is miguel almague
i really believe pope benedict managed the church well. he's saying i want someone there who is going to take this forward with that kind of ability. that's why he was so courageous and so brave to step down. he's saying these are the problems that face us. e he said in that statement, chris, rapid changes, new issues, and so let's find a person who can deal with those. >> it's great of both of you to come over. it's going to be busy around here. >>> this morning sources tell nbc...
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benedict the sixteenth is set to end his papacy with his successor inheriting a catholic church rife with sexual abuse and corruption allegations. and as the saying goes you should know your enemy but both israeli and palestinian press restrictions on making journalists work an increasingly difficult. world news and much more twenty four seven your with. pope benedict the sixteenth is set to retire later on thursday becoming the first pope to add to gate in six centuries saying he wants to exit public life and remain to the world he leaves his successor to be named next month to redeem the church's reputation for on a string of child abuse and corruption scandals. reports that. he has received a rather walled warm standoff from the people as on thursday people have poured out onto this streets by the vatican and on to st peter's square when the pope did his last drive by in the pope mobile of course a lot of people came to see that thousands upon thousands and then of course it's also it was also the day when the cardinals have arrived in rome in order to prepare for this election of
benedict the sixteenth is set to end his papacy with his successor inheriting a catholic church rife with sexual abuse and corruption allegations. and as the saying goes you should know your enemy but both israeli and palestinian press restrictions on making journalists work an increasingly difficult. world news and much more twenty four seven your with. pope benedict the sixteenth is set to retire later on thursday becoming the first pope to add to gate in six centuries saying he wants to exit...
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benedict the sixty is set to and his papa see with his successor inheriting a catholic church rife with sexual abuse and corruption allegations. foreign policy friction looms over the french president's maiden visit to moscow for high level talks and debate. iran and syria and even mali all topics of contention between france and russia will they get ironed out today on john thomas in moscow coming up i've got the details. and as the saying goes you should know your enemy but both israeli and palestinian press restrictions are making journalists work and lives increasingly difficult. live from our studios in moscow you're watching r.t. with me and he said now it's good to have you with us two pm here in the russian capital eleven am in rome where pope benedict the sixteenth is set to retire later on thursday becoming the first pope to abdicate in six centuries and we say he wants to exit public life and remain head into the world he leaves his successor to be named next month to redeem the church's reputation following a string of child abuse and corruption scandals let's now get the la
benedict the sixty is set to and his papa see with his successor inheriting a catholic church rife with sexual abuse and corruption allegations. foreign policy friction looms over the french president's maiden visit to moscow for high level talks and debate. iran and syria and even mali all topics of contention between france and russia will they get ironed out today on john thomas in moscow coming up i've got the details. and as the saying goes you should know your enemy but both israeli and...
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. >> pope benedict xvi revised the rule on how his successor will be chosen. cardinals no longer have to wait 15 days. after benedict steps down thursday, cardinals can decide to move up the secret ceremony to elect a pope, known as the conclave. >> they should decide as quickly as possible. i thought it would be something that would take a lot longer. >> the vatican would like it in place in place before march 24. the new pope must be installed a week earlier. when voting starts, keith o'brian will be absent. the vatican confirms o'brian resigned amid allegations -- he denied the accusations and said he does not want the allegations to be a distraction. >> fact that his resignation has been accepted by pope benedict, i think is significant. not of guilt, but certainty that we want an investigation to begin. >> some tourists at the vatican say the new allegations are another blemish for the church. >> sad. very sad. >> it's really a shame that they have to experience that. >> pope benedict also met monday with the elderly cardinals who conducted a probe into t
. >> pope benedict xvi revised the rule on how his successor will be chosen. cardinals no longer have to wait 15 days. after benedict steps down thursday, cardinals can decide to move up the secret ceremony to elect a pope, known as the conclave. >> they should decide as quickly as possible. i thought it would be something that would take a lot longer. >> the vatican would like it in place in place before march 24. the new pope must be installed a week earlier. when voting...
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temperatures in the 30s to start out the day. >>> pope benedict will resign in five days. the pope gave a final address to the vatican. he thanked church officials for helping him bear what he called the weight of the paper tree. the vatican is worried the alleged scandals reported by italian media might have a negative impact on the cardinals as they enter the conclave to choose the next pope. >> the person who might choose would be assuming, increasingly heavy responsibilities. in some ways -- >> washington's archbishop is leaving tomorrow for the conclave, we expect to hear from him tomorrow afternoon and we'll have that on wusa9 tomorrow. >>> the charter bus carrying a campus ministry group home to chicago has had a run in with two turkeys on a pennsylvania highway. talking real turkeys here. it happened earlier today in worthington, pennsylvania. the bus was struck when the turkey suddenly crashed into the windshield. >> two turkeys flew into the first window shield and the driver missed that and while we continue to drive, another turkey flew in front of the window a
temperatures in the 30s to start out the day. >>> pope benedict will resign in five days. the pope gave a final address to the vatican. he thanked church officials for helping him bear what he called the weight of the paper tree. the vatican is worried the alleged scandals reported by italian media might have a negative impact on the cardinals as they enter the conclave to choose the next pope. >> the person who might choose would be assuming, increasingly heavy responsibilities....
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. >> pope benedict has never seemed entirely comfortable in front of crowds, even one as adoring as this one. the vatican said they expected 50,000. it was four or five times that. >> it means the world to me. i grew up catholic. it is huge, monumental. this great event that is taking shape in our church, this is the main reason why i'm here today. >> it was a long and physically demanding event for a man whose frailty is now all too evident. emotional ands personal. and he referred to the controversies that have dogged his pontificate. he said the church had faced stormy weather. it had seemed at times that the lord was sleeping. was elected pope in eight years ago, he said, he surrendered his looked -- his right to a private life, and there could be no going back. i am not, he said, abandoning the cross. to prayt each of you for me and for the new pope. >> this is the last time the public will see this pope. very soon, for the sake of the credibility and authority of the next pope, benedicta will be hidden from the world for the rest of his life. there will soon be two popes in the vat
. >> pope benedict has never seemed entirely comfortable in front of crowds, even one as adoring as this one. the vatican said they expected 50,000. it was four or five times that. >> it means the world to me. i grew up catholic. it is huge, monumental. this great event that is taking shape in our church, this is the main reason why i'm here today. >> it was a long and physically demanding event for a man whose frailty is now all too evident. emotional ands personal. and he...
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the attention should be on pope benedict and his last few days. so, that's the situation at the moment. >> do we understand what he's actually been accused of? >> reporter: you know, it's this murky, murky description of inappropriate sexual misconduct, inappropriate sexual relationships. so, we don't really know more than that. these people have not come forward publicly. and details of their allegations have not been made public. now, the question is, and i just spoke to a former clergyman who's done a lot of reporting on this, why now? it appears that a lot of it has to do with both o'brien's resignation and potentially the resignation of pope benedict, that they wanted to get these allegations out and in the open around this time so that, you know, some statute or the other doesn't expire. obviously, so much more investigation needs to be done into these allegations. but what is known about cardinal o'brien, apart from the fact that he denies all this, is that he was very publicly anti-homosexual. he spoke very publicly against that, including
the attention should be on pope benedict and his last few days. so, that's the situation at the moment. >> do we understand what he's actually been accused of? >> reporter: you know, it's this murky, murky description of inappropriate sexual misconduct, inappropriate sexual relationships. so, we don't really know more than that. these people have not come forward publicly. and details of their allegations have not been made public. now, the question is, and i just spoke to a former...